US Bridges

SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .25 MI S E Bagley RD · Structure no. 1810170

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
587 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,078
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,078 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,928 by 2035. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 237
CrossesE Br Rocky Riv So Bagley
Location.25 MI S E Bagley RD
RouteState Highway 237
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37, -81.85636
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,078 (2015)
Projected traffic20,928 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley carry?

About 15,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 237 over E Br Rocky Riv So Bagley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.